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Product Overview:
Japanese mythology and fast-paced action make Throne of Darkness a must-have
title for action-oriented RPG fans. Ben Haas and Doron Gartner, founders
of Click Entertainment and Diablo team alumni, have taken action-oriented
role-playing to a new level, invigorating the genre with a new visual
style, groundbreaking multiplayer capability, and advanced martial tactics.

Guide your seven unique samurai as they seek to overthrow the evil
that has overtaken the kingdom and avenge their slain Daimyo. From the
gates of the clan citadel to the spire of the Dark Warlord's castle,
you'll face more than 30 varieties of fantastic creatures from Japanese
myth, including legions of undead warriors, fearsome demons, and giant
dragons - all animated in breathtaking 16-bit color. Ten unique levels
and dozens of side quests combine to create a truly original combat
experience.

Throne of Darkness introduces an innovative multi-character control
interface that allows for the simultaneous command of up to four characters
through a series of tactical "plays," or formations. Each play is designed
to combine the unique strengths of each samurai - such as the ranged
attacks of the archer and the two-sword technique of the berserker -
into a distinct tactical advantage. Play calling allows for a high level
of control and coordination between the player and computer-controlled
samurai never before seen in the genre.

In Throne of Darkness' multiplayer mode, up to 35 simultaneous players
vie for the mantle of Dark Warlord in a king-of-the-hill style competition.
Through competition and cooperation, four clans of seven samurai challenge
the Dark Warlord, his seven lieutenants, and his countless minions,
all of which can be controlled by a human player. Once the Dark Warlord
is defeated, the conquering team becomes the new warlord.

Features:

Action-oriented role-playing game with intense single-player campaign

Play as seven samurai character types, each with distinct abilities
and attributes

Control up to four characters at once via a unique "play-calling" feature